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Lips Vago 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
shelf are placed upwards, doubling as bookends. The shelf is created by Lips Vago, a merger between
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Lips Vago Set of Five 'Congresso' Bookcases
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
upwards, doubling as bookends. The shelf is created by Lips Vago, a merger between Italian blacksmith
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Lips Vago 'Triennal' Bookcases or Shelving System
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Lips Vago, 'Triennale' set of four shelving units or bookcases, dark green lacquered steel, Italy
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Lips Vago Double 'Congresso' Bookcase in White Steel
By Lips Vago
Located in Waalwijk, NL
sheets at the end of the shelf are placed upwards, doubling as bookends. The shelf is created by Lips
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Steel
Congresso by Lips Vago White Metal Bookcase 60s
By Lips Vago
Located in Padova, IT
The 'Congress' shelf is a modest and strong bookcase made out of steel sheets.
The model is
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
Set of three Congresso Bookcase by Lips Vago black
By Lips Vago
Located in Milano, IT
The trio of black Congress bookshelves by Lips Vago from the 1960s exudes an aura of timeless
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal, Steel
Italian mid-century Yellow metal modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s
By Lips Vago
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern Yellow metal modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s
Modular self
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 87.01 in W 38.59 in D 14.97 in
Italian mid-century modern white modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s
By Lips Vago
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian mid-century modern white modular bookcase Congresso by Lips Vago, 1960s
Modular bookcase
Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bookcases
Materials
Metal
H 98.43 in W 15.75 in D 121.26 in
Johannes Anderson Rounded Danish Teak Coffee Table w/ Lip & Lower Rattan Shelf
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Danish teak coffee table with rattan lower shelf and tapered legs designed by Johannes
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Rattan, Teak
H 22 in W 56.25 in D 20.75 in
Sad Lip 012
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Wheel thrown and hand sculpted Sad Lip vase. Fully glazed with three colors subtly blending to
Category
2010s American Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic
Refinished Mid-Century Modern Danish End Table with Lip by Bassett
By Bassett Furniture
Located in Medina, OH
Refinished Mid-Century Modern Danish end table with lip by Bassett (American made with Danish
Category
Vintage 1980s Mid-Century Modern End Tables
Materials
Walnut
Pair of Tall Cabinets with Square Corners and Carved with Lipped Moulding
Located in 10 Chater Road, HK
The wonderful pair of square corner cabinets, carved with lipped moulding on the front posts, two
Category
Antique 19th Century Chinese Ming Furniture
Materials
Elm
Mid-Century Wall Mounted Mirror w/ Rounded Triangular Teak Frame & Lower Lip
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
on each side and creating a mini shelf under the mirror. The frame has been lightly refinished. The
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors
Materials
Teak
H 17.75 in W 32.25 in D 3 in
Lips Xl Carpanese Home Italia Padded Bed with Ash Wood Base Modern 21st Century
By Carpanese Home Italia
Located in Sanguinetto, IT
headboard which looks like lips and from whom takes also the name. The headboard could also be equipped with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Beds and Bed Frames
Materials
Fabric, Wood
H 40.56 in W 85.04 in D 122.05 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Circular Wooden Stretcher Shelf End / Side Table
By Edward Wormley
Located in New York, NY
American mid-century circular wooden end / side table with a circular top with shallow lip above an
Category
20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Davis Cabinet Co Teakwood Chinoiserie Library Bookcase Cabinet Shelf Commode
By Davis Cabinet Company
Located in Dayton, OH
of one man, Lipscomb ""Lip"" Davis, and as is the case with most dreams, this one ---- the
Category
Late 20th Century Chinoiserie Bookcases
Materials
Teak
Rustic Painted End Table with Drawer and Shelf 19th Century, FR-0289
Located in Scottsdale, AZ
shelf. The piece is constructed with mortise and tenon joints and a lipped top.The rustic patina and
Category
Antique 19th Century Belgian End Tables
Materials
Wood, Paint
Poul Jensen for Selig Teak Tripod Table with Woven Cane Shelf, 1960's
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in Bainbridge, NY
, occasional table, side table. Featuring a smooth, seamed and lipped triangular Teak surface, braced turned
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Cane, Teak
An Early 19th Century Neo-Grecian Bardiglio Marble Fireplace
Located in London, GB
lipped shelf, on block feet.
Dimensions: 130cm (51¼") High, 188.5cm (74¼") Wide, 34cm (13½") Deep
Category
Antique Early 19th Century British Regency Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Petite Telephone Table by J. Robert Scott in the Style of Karl Springer
By J. Robert Scott 1
Located in San Diego, CA
linen type finish over a wood base; the top shelf has a lip around it and the legs are completed with
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood, Linen
Danish Modern Rosewood Model-20 Credenza by Niels O. Moller
By Niels Otto Møller, J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
dovetailed trays plus one shelf. A well-crafted raised lip on the top surface. Top-quality Danish
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas
Materials
Rosewood
Gail-Sculpted, Contemporary, Carved, Sensuous Sapele 3-Legged Occasional Table
By Thomas Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
The Classic geometry of this little table, a round top over a triangular shelf or stretcher
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Wood
ANTONI TABLE A Modern take on Art Nouveau. Sloping legs, Carved, Collectible.
By Thomas W. Newman, Vladimir Krasnogorov
Located in Hoboken, NJ
, a round top over a triangular shelf or stretcher assembly, supported by 3 legs, is given a sculpted
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Coffee and Cocktail T...
Materials
Sapele Wood
H 22 in W 40 in D 40 in
Antique Tiger Oak Glass Curio Cabinet by Rockford Chair & Furniture Co.
Located in Hawthorne, CA
light wear present, key not included.
39.5" W
12.75" D
53.5" H
Lip 1.5" H
Shelf depth 10.5" D
Category
Early 20th Century American American Classical Cabinets
Materials
Glass, Oak
H 53.5 in W 39.5 in D 12.75 in
Pair of Matching Pentagon Art Deco Bedside Cerused Oak Cabinets, C1930s, France
Located in London, GB
to top, plinth base and chic vertical handle. Door opens to reveal charming lipped shelf and two
Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Cabinets
Materials
Oak
H 24.22 in W 15.75 in D 11.82 in
Mid-Century Modern Two Tiered End Table / Side Table by Lane, USA, C. 1960's
Located in Deland, FL
A two tiered minimalist end table by Lane w/ a contoured lip on the back edge of the top shelf
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Walnut
Penhurst Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Annville, PA
inches
Lower shelf to middle shelf 9.75 inches
Middle shelf to top lip is 8.5 inches
The side shelves
Category
2010s Chippendale Bookcases
Materials
Mahogany
Danish Modern Handled Teak & Black Enamel Rolling Two Tier Cart, 1950's
Located in Bainbridge, NY
shelves. Featuring a lipped, rounded corner grained Teak top shelf (19 x 27), lipped bottom shelf (16 x 23
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars
Materials
Metal, Steel
1960s Poul Jensen for Selig Walnut and Woven Cane Guitar Pick Tables
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
woven cane.
Featuring a smooth seamed and lipped triangular surface with lower shelf wrapped in woven
Category
20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Wood
Konstantin Grcic for Classicon Diana E & F White Side Tables, Set of 2
By Konstantin Grcic
Located in London, GB
, while the top shelf swivels for ultimate flexibility.
The Diana F table has a flat top with an angled
Category
2010s German Side Tables
Materials
Steel
H 21.26 in W 25.99 in D 9.85 in
Murano Battuto Glass Vase
By Vintage Murano Gallery
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful long neck vase with several colors melting into each other. A sexy lip at the top with
Category
20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Art Glass, Blown Glass
Cork End Table by Paul Frankl
By Paul Frankl, Johnson Furniture Co.
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-tiered end table in mahogany having a triangular cork top and an overhanging lower shelf
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
Materials
Cork, Mahogany
Greenish Brown Glazed Vintage Ceramic Vase - Country Collection
Located in Yonkers, NY
essence of pastoral elegance. This vase, with its weathered appearance, round lip, and tapering lines
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Country Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Ceramic
Modern Painted Side Table, Navy
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern painted side table with a hale navy lacquered finish, with a lipped top that doubles as a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Modern Painted Side Table, White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Modern Painted side table with an off white lacquered finish, with a lipped top that doubles as a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Modern End Tables
Materials
Wood
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for France & Son Side Tables
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
lip sides, tapered legs and slightly curved bottom shelf. beautiful addition to any modern home. this
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak
Small Classic Two-Tier Side Table, Greyed
Located in Westwood, NJ
Small Classic rectangle two-tier side table with lipped top, tapered legs, and a shelf, has a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical End Tables
Materials
Wood
French Pair Wooden Side Chests w/Marble Tops & Brass Accents, Mid 20th C.
Located in Atlanta, GA
white marble, surrounded with a raised lip on three sides, atop a case which houses a slender pair of
Category
Mid-20th Century French Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Marble
H 29 in W 19.5 in D 12.25 in
19th Century Tinned Copper Indo-Persian Islamic Vase
Located in North Hollywood, CA
holder, shelf or mantel decoration.
Copper patinated Islamic vase probably dating to the late 19th
Category
Antique 19th Century Indian Islamic Vases
Materials
Bronze, Copper, Tin
Danish Midcentury Modern Rosewood Desk by Svend Age Madsen for HP Hansen, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Elshout, NL
rosewood wood grain and a raised lip edge. The desk provides three drawers on each side with solid rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Rosewood
H 28.75 in W 58.67 in D 28.35 in
Antique Middle Eastern Sterling Silver Pierced Potpourri Box, Mini Portraits
Located in Gardena, CA
. No lips allowing for a liner.
Additional Information:
Type: Box
Dimension: 6.437 x 4.5 x 1 inch
Category
20th Century Decorative Boxes
Materials
Sterling Silver
H 1 in W 6.437 in D 4.5 in
Early 19th Century Regency Bardiglio Marble Fireplace Mantel
Located in London, GB
generous lipped and stepped shelf. A substantial and quality piece from the early 19th century, circa 1810
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Regency Fireplaces and Mantels
Materials
Marble
Small Classic Two-Tier Side Table, Drift White
Located in Westwood, NJ
Small Classic rectangle two-tier side table with lipped top, tapered legs, and a shelf, has a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical End Tables
Materials
Wood
Small Classic Two-Tier Side Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
Small Classic rectangle two-tier side table with lipped top, tapered legs, and a shelf, has a
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Vietnamese Neoclassical End Tables
Materials
Wood
Poul Jensen for Selig Walnut and Woven Cane Guitar Pick Tables, Pair
By Selig, Poul Jensen
Located in East Hampton, NY
woven cane. Featuring a smooth seamed and lipped triangular surface with lower shelf wrapped in woven
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
Materials
Teak, Cane
19th Century Painted Trunk
Located in New York, NY
lacquer and hand gilt painting. Unlike most Traditional Trunks a very large lip - rim overhangs the top
Category
Antique 1890s Qing Furniture
Materials
Poplar
Danish Teak Coffee Table by Hans Wegner for Andreas Tuck
Located in Kensington, MD
lines and proportions, a long length of teak with a slight raised lip edge all around forms the table
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Teak
Antique Portuguese Storage Cupboard Display Cabinet in Wood & Glass
Located in Detroit, MI
lower hutch with front and side glass panels. The front doors open on storage with one interior shelf
Category
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Rustic Cupboards
Materials
Brass
Steuben Silk Glass Perfume Bottle with Handles & Celeste Blue Stopper #3048
Located in Gardena, CA
, lip, and long rod stopper. Unmarked, but a known Steuben piece.
Additional information:
Pattern
Category
20th Century Bottles
Materials
Glass
Wrought Iron Tripod Washstand with Enameled Copper Bowl
Located in Baltimore, MD
feet, joined by two iron rings and a lipped shelf 7” in diameter. In old worn and chipped sage green
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Vanities
Materials
Copper, Wrought Iron
Charming Flemish Washed Oak Capital, Two Men Drinking at a Barrel, Circa 1800
Located in Dallas, TX
on the right holds a cigarette to his lips. The duo is surrounded by a lush foliate canopy, crowned
Category
Antique Early 1800s Belgian Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Metal
H 15.5 in W 14.875 in D 3.875 in
Signed Copper and Brass Pitcher with Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A wonderful pitcher of hammered brass with a copper lip and fittings. The piece is a compliment to
Category
Early 20th Century American Classical Pitchers
Materials
Brass, Copper
Green Studio Pottery Vase by Edwin & Mary Scheier
By Edwin and Mary Scheier, Edwin Scheier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
lip. A stunning silhouette and truly beautiful example of their work and mastery of glazing.
In
Category
Mid-20th Century Vases
Materials
Ceramic
19th Century French Louis Philippe Period Mahogany Marble Top Console
Located in Dallas, TX
form of the lower shelf adds a gracefully shaped shelf as well as reinforcement to the structural
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Louis Philippe Console Tables
Materials
Marble
18th Century Italian Petite Wood Side Chest / Table with Lion Head Ring Pulls
Located in Atlanta, GA
An Italian 18th century side chest with hidden back-side open shelf. This antique side chest/table
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Side Tables
Materials
Metal, Brass
H 30.25 in W 16 in D 12 in
Old Igbo Helmet Mask, Agbogho Mmuo Masquerade
Located in Torquay, GB
has a set of small pointy russet ears, its lips are open mid smile, with two exposed rows of teeth
Category
Early 20th Century Nigerian Tribal Masks
Materials
Wood, Paint
Very Large San Marino Bottle Vase Smalto Roccia Glaze Italy 1950s
By San Marino Pottery
Located in Melbourne, AU
brought back to Melbourne where it remained on the same shelf, carefully dusted weekly, to the present day
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Bottles
Materials
Clay
14thC Tibetan Book Cover. Superb example- Unique Early Tibet Relic
Located in Ukiah, CA
14thC Tibetan Book Cover. Superb example. Evidence of likely having been turned into a shelf or
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Tibetan Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
French Pair of Mirror-Top Carved-Wood End Tables, 1920's
Located in Atlanta, GA
tables from France each feature an inset square-shaped mirror at top, within a wooden lip that is nicely
Category
Early 20th Century French End Tables
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Isak Isaksson, Blue Vase
By Isak Isaksson
Located in MAASTRICHT, LI
short neck- and lip of the vase contribute to this imagine.
The vase comes into its own in a showcase
Category
2010s Swedish Vases
Materials
Stoneware
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Shelf Lips For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of shelf lips available for sale. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, all shelf lips available were constructed with great care. There are 310 antique and vintage shelf lips for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Shelf lips have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of shelf lips to choose from, but at 1stDibs, mid-century modern, Scandinavian Modern and Art Deco shelf lips are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made shelf lips over the years, but those made by Svend Åge Madsen, Lips Vago and Selig are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much are Shelf Lips?
Prices for shelf lips can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, shelf lips begin at $198 and can go as high as $24,209, while the average can fetch as much as $2,498.
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